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Old 09-23-2008, 11:53 AM
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Question head shacking boxer

my boxer is about five years old and latley he has been comming up to me and his head will be shacking side to side like a shivering motion this will last for about 5 to 10 min this happend a couple of year ago but it stopped util now. is it seizure or ear mits or any of these
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Old 09-23-2008, 12:09 PM
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I think that it is best to seek vet help for this dog
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Old 09-23-2008, 12:58 PM
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Many Boxers have head tremors. Video

You can google "idiopathic head tremor" and read up on it.

Please see a vet just to make sure, though.
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Yes, vet right away!
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Yes they can suffer from idiopathic tremors, but seizures from epilepsy are not unheard of...my recommendation is to seek a vet visit ASAP...

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thank you all for your replys he is going to the vet tommorow
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